Judges set to rule on right-to-die cases

Leading judges are due to rule on the latest round of a right-to-die legal battle started by locked-in syndrome sufferer Tony Nicklinson.

Tony Nicklinson died at home in Melksham, Wiltshire, last August after losing his High Court bid. Credit: Emma Hallett/PA Wire

Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge, Master of the Rolls Lord Dyson and Lord Justice Elias will announce their decision in an appeal brought by Mr Nicklinson's family following his death, and will also give rulings in two other cases.